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  • Thursday 4 September 2025: Ex Springbok Prop Steven Kitshoff on the All Blacks v South Africa test

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 4 September 2025, the week of the big Eden Park test match rolls on. D'Arcy spoke with former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff to get his thoughts on the rivalry that is only two days away from reigniting.

    D'Arcy speaks on what he thinks of the team selected to take on the Springboks.

    And D'Arcy and Piney continue the team selection talk, as well as discuss what the fallout could be if the All Blacks lose.

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    19 min
  • Wednesday 3 September 2025: Ex Australian Cricketer Michael Hussey on his Black Clash selection

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 3rd September 2025, the 2026 Black Clash was officially announced today, taking place at the Bay Oval on January the 17th next year and Team Rugby announced their first wildcard with ex Australian international Michael Hussey becoming the latest inductee to the side. D'Arcy caught up with Michael to discuss how he's feeling about the event.

    D'Arcy speaks on what he thinks of the Black Clash.

    And D'Arcy and Nathan Limm, Sports Journalist with the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB talk All Black selections ahead of the big team announcement tomorrow.

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    21 min
  • Tuesday 2 September 2025: Ex-All Black coach Sir Graham Henry on the Eden Park unbeaten record

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 2nd September 2025, the biggest test of 2025 is just days away, with the All Blacks set to defend their 31-year unbeaten record against the world champion Springboks on Saturday night. D'Arcy spoke with ex-All Black coach Sir Graham Henry on the importance of the record and the effect it has on players and coaches.

    D'Arcy speaks on NRL sides deciding to rest key players if they can't better their position on the ladder

    And D'Arcy and editor of sport at the New Zealand Herald, Winston Aldworth, talk all about the greatest rivalry between the All Blacks and South Africa as it takes over the New Zealand sporting world this week.

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    20 min
  • Monday 1 September 2025: Liam Napier - How serious is the All Blacks injury crisis?

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 1st September 2025, the All Blacks enter the week of their biggest test match of 2025 with a long injury list which has prompted Scott Robertson to recall Leicester Fainga'anuku earlier than expected. NZ Herald rugby editor Liam Napier joins the podcast to discuss how big of a concern all the injuries are.

    Piney addresses the need for real change in rugby's thinking around head knocks after Shane Christie's death last week.

    Plus, Elijah Fa'afiu joins the peoples chamber to recap a tough loss for the Warriors that all but ended their top 4 hopes.

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    21 min
  • Friday 29 August 2025: Adam Pompey - Can the Warriors stay in NRLs top 4?

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 29th August 2025, The Warriors face the Eels as they look to keep their hands on a top 4 spot as the NRL Finals approach. Warriors Centre Adam Pompey joined the podcast to discuss what they need to do to keep their good form rolling.

    Piney has read Mark Winterbottom's autobiography and shares his thoughts on the Supercars icon

    And D'Arcy and Piney are in the chamber ahead of another big weekend of sport

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    19 min
  • Thursday 28 August 2025: Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley on the 2026 Super Rugby Draw

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 28th August 2025, the draw for the 2026 Super Rugby season was announced today! The magic round returns at the new One NZ Stadium in Christchurch and it was announced the 'lucky loser' will work differently in 2026. The team who loses will drop to the 4th seed for the remainder of the playoffs. D'Arcy caught up with Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley to break it down.

    D'Arcy speaks on the All Blacks' lack of discipline recently.

    And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the updated 'lucky loser' ruling in Super Rugby, the Blues home games all being listed at a location TBC and the Panthers resting 16 of their front line players for tonight's clash against the Bulldogs.

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    19 min
  • Wednesday 27 August 2025: Professor of Neuroscience at AUT Doug King on the awareness of head injury impacts in sport

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 27th August 2025, in light of the sudden passing of ex-Māori All Black Shane Christie, a strong advocate for speaking on the impacts of head injuries in rugby, D'Arcy speaks with specialist Doug King on the impacts of concussions. 

    D'Arcy speaks on the criticism of the Women's Rugby World Cup expanding to 16 teams.

    And D'Arcy and Sky Sport broadcaster Jeff McTainsh discuss the All Blacks allowing 16 players to play NPC rugby this weekend and the Panthers resting 16 players as their Top 4 hopes have disappeared.

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    20 min
  • Tuesday 26 August 2025: New Zealand NASCAR driver Shane van Gisbergen on his season of racing so far

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 26th August 2025, Trackhouse Racing's Shane van Gisbergen has qualified for the NASCAR playoff series. He has already tied up the Rookie of the Year award and won four races and he caught up with D'Arcy to tell him all about it. 

    D'Arcy speaks on the fallout of the All Blacks' first test loss in Argentina.

    And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sports journalist Alex Powell discuss the Black Caps injury ward ahead of the international summer beginning and Daniil Medvedev's crash out at the US Open.

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    20 min
  • Monday 25 August 2025: Zuca Conti - 'It was like a perfect, dream match'

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 25th August 2025 - for the first time ever, Argentina have defeated the All Blacks on Argentine soil, with a commanding 29-23 victory in Buenos Aires over the weekend. Argentine Rugby journalist Zuca Conti joined the podcast to discuss how good of a result this is for Argentinian rugby.

    Despite the loss, there was still something to celebrate for Codie Taylor, as he brought up his 100th All Blacks test. Piney discusses where he ranks among All Black greats.

    Plus, Elijah Fa'afiu joins the peoples chamber to look at the Warriors top 4 chances after finally finding a way to beat the Titans.

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    20 min
  • Friday 1 August 2025: NZR CEO Mark Robinson on Sky and NZR finally reaching a broadcasting deal

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 1st August 2025, At long last Sky and NZR have come to an agreement on a new broadcast deal which will see most All Blacks games on Sky through to 2030. NZR CEO Mark Robinson joined the podcast to talk through the details of that deal

    Piney shares his disappointment on Auckland FC Women facing another delay

    And D'Arcy and Piney discuss what to expect for the All Blacks 2nd test against Argentina

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    21 min

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